Community Outreach Specialist - AoA Elders Program

Community Outreach Specialist

The Administration on Aging (AoA) Program is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Community Outreach Specialist to support program operations and community engagement across nine Tribal communities in rural and remote Nevada.

The Community Outreach Specialist serves as a key liaison between the AoA Program, Tribal Administrations, AoA staff, elders, and community partners. The position supports effective communication, coordination, outreach, program compliance, and service delivery while helping ensure that the needs of Tribal communities are recognized and addressed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Native American culture, Tribal government, Tribal sovereignty, and community-based program delivery. The position requires someone who can establish and maintain respectful Outreach while working collaboratively with Tribal leadership, program staff, community members, and external partners.

Tribal Communities Served:

• Battle Mountain Band
• Ely Shoshone Tribe
• Moapa Band of Paiutes
• Duckwater Shoshone Tribe
• Confederated Tribes of Goshute
• Yomba Shoshone Tribe
• Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Tribe
• Lovelock Paiute Tribe
• South Fork Band

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach:
• Serve as a primary outreach and communication resource for the AoA Program and the nine Tribal communities served.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and respectful working Outreach with Tribal Administrations, Tribal leadership, program staff, elders, community members, and partner organizations.
• Work closely with Tribal Administration to coordinate community activities, meetings, events, and program needs.
• Support outreach efforts that increase awareness and participation in AoA services and programs.
• Honor the sovereign rights, cultural values, traditions, and lived experiences of each Tribal community.
• Create a newsletter for the nine tribes that is serviced by the ITCN AoA Program to keep the tribal communities informed about all events on a bi-monthly basis. Research articles on Chronic Diseases, Food Assistance, Burial Assistance, Food Storage i.e. dehydration, recipes, etc.
• Create a social media page for the ITCN AoA Program that reflects the same information from the bi-monthly newsletter and informs Indian Country in general.
• Program Coordination & Support:
• Maintain regular communication with AoA staff regarding program needs, challenges, supplies, and resources.
• Coordinate and assist with supplies and bulk food orders based on the needs of AoA staff and the communities they serve.
• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive calendar of events for each of the nine Tribal communities in coordination with Tribal Administration.
• Assist with coordinating program activities, meetings, workshops, conferences, trainings, and community events.
• Help ensure timely communication of program information, deadlines, activities, and requirements.
• Program Monitoring & Compliance:
• Monitor program caseloads, enrollment, and worksites to help ensure compliance with AoA program goals, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Review program activity and identify areas requiring follow-up, clarification, or corrective action.
• Assist the AoA Program Director with program compliance, documentation, grant requirements, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized records related to outreach, program activities, community events, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Support preparation of information and documentation needed for program monitoring, audits, reports, and grant compliance.
• Grant & Administrative Support:
• Assist the AoA Program Director with grant writing, grant compliance, and grant reporting.
• Assist with gathering program information, data, narratives, and supporting documentation for grant applications and reports.
• Assist with AoA Program payables, including processing and organizing invoices, receipts, supporting documentation, and other financial records as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support to the AoA Program Director and program staff.
• Meetings, Training & Professional Development:
• Attend required meetings, trainings, workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and community meetings as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable AoA requirements, program policies, regulations, and community-based service practices.
• Represent the AoA Program in a professional, respectful, and culturally appropriate manner.
• Travel &…